July 2022 Grantee Events
Samantha McLoughlin
SammyJDance Classes
April 13 - August 31, 2022
Wednesdays at 11:00 AM
Morningside Park, Morningside Drive, New York, NY 10026
SammyJDance’s unique program uses dance and music to help young children learn and practice developmental skills. Imagination and self expression, encouraging children to grow physically and emotionally are at the core of the SammyJDance program. Without realizing they are learning, dance enhances their classroom experience. Join SammyJDance in Harlem for a parent toddler dance class.
Find more information at https://sammyjdance.nyc/
Grant Program: Creative Learning
Francine LeClercq
NEW YORK CITY COVID-19 PENCIL TRACKER
April 1st - December 1st, 2022
New York Covid-19 Pencil Tracker is a variable art edition of foil stamped lead pencils that seeks to acknowledge those who passed away from Covid-19 in our City and engage the public across New York City with the “spread” of the message, charting and replacing the devastating outbreak of the virus with an equally viral transmission of recorded facts.
The pencils will be placed during the months of April to December 2022 at random locations around the City, from waiting rooms to cafeteria, park benches and subway to list just a few. The printed message carries accurate data recorded from the NYC Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention on the date of the pencil manufacturing orders. The public is expected to pick up the found object and participate in its migration.
Find more information at https://covid19penciltracker.blogspot.com
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Andrea Arroyo
Art as Solidarity
May 14 - July 31, 2022
The United Palace, 4140 Broadway, New York, NY 10033
ImagiNATIONS: Art as Solidarity is a series of artworks created in response to issues that touch us everyday, like immigration, civil and gender rights, displacement, gun violence, international conflicts and the environmental crisis. The works reflect universal values of love, justice, equality and peace, and aim to build bridges across borders, languages and cultures, and to generate a dialogue about issues that are relevant at both the local and global level.
Bearing witness to injustice and political upheaval on a daily basis, inspires me to create images that not only document the turbulent times we live in, but also celebrate the beauty and resilience of the most vulnerable communities. For me, art-making is a practice of hope in action. My hope is that these images will inspire reflection, empowering individuals and communities to create change, by raising their voices in empathy, in solidarity and in love.
Find more information at https://www.andreaarroyo.com/
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Christopher Williams
Debut Season at The Joyce Theater
June 28 – July 3rd, 2022 at 8:00 PM
The Joyce Theater, 175 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Hailed for his ”extraordinary feats of visual imagination" (The New York Times), Christopher Williams offers a program of his own original queer versions of legendary ballets from the Ballets Russes era. In Williams's reimagining of Les Sylphides, acclaimed New York City Ballet principal dancer Taylor Stanley stars as the “Queen of the Sylphs” among a cast of outstanding contemporary dancers, and performs the title role in his new version of Nijinsky’s The Afternoon of a Faun. All works on the program feature signature fantastical costume designs developed with Williams's longtime collaborator Andrew Jordan and lighting by Joe Levasseur.
Find more information at https://www.joyce.org/performances/christopher-williams
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Matteo Uguzzoni
Lumina - Night of the Fireflies
Friday, July 1st, 2022 at 5:30 PM
St. Nicholas Park, West 135th Street, New York, NY 10030
Lumina - Night of the Fireflies is a theatrical urban adventure for families. Teams explore the St. Nicholas Park looking for the Queens of the Fireflies, perform little games and tasks for them and collect lights and objects.
The event requires light walking along paths, stairs etc. inside St. Nicholas Park (no crossing of streets). Please wear comfortable shoes. If you are experiencing limited mobility please reach out to the organizers. Restrooms and water fountains are available in the Park.
Find more information at https://lumina.eventbrite.com
Grant Program: UMEZ Arts Engagement
Mexico Beyond Mariachi
Trekking Mexico
July 2nd -July 7, 2022 at 11:30AM
Cothoa Luncheon Club Neighborhood Senior Center, 2005 Amsterdam Ave. Manhattan, NY 10032
July 1 & 8, 2022 at 11:30AM
United Block Association, 1970 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10032
Join members of Mexico Beyond Mariachi exploring Folk dance, Folk Music and Folk Tales from our neighbor country to the South, Mexico. Stories, legends, Music, Dance, sing along, Arts and Crafts, these are some fun elements we will explore together!
*Bilingual Spanish/English
Find more information at https://www.mexicobeyondmariachi.com/news-updates
Grant Programs: Creative Engagement
Sisters in Sharqui, Inc.
Harlem Hafla---Bellydance with SOUL!
Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 at 10:00 A.M & 7:00 PM
Riverbank State Park (Building), 679 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10031
Harlem Hafla is a day of Middle Eastern and North African Dance taught and performed by dance professionals of color. By day, we hold dance workshops for the public and by night, there is a showcase featuring sixteen dance acts by Black, Latinx, and Arab dancers. We are committed to holding the event in Harlem venues. There are also holistic vendors to enjoy. The event is taking place in Riverbank State Park this year. This is Sisters in Sharqui's fifth Harlem Hafla so you don't want to miss it!
Find more information at http://sistersinsharqui.com/HarlemHafla.php
Grant Programs: UMEZ Arts Engagement & Creative Engagement
Mike Freeman
Boricua Blues
Sunday, July 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM
Riverbank State Park, 679 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10031
Boricua Blues, written by Jose Mangual Jr for his father, continues Freeman’s series of Latinjazz/salsa concerts highlighting the bygone era of Latin music record distributors in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, the tradition of vibraphone in Latin music, and tributes to the music of high profile groups Freeman has been a part of for over two decades.
TBA - Trp, Gabriel Vivas - Bass, Roberto Quintero - Congas, Joel Mateo - Drums, Jose Mangual Jr - Vocals Bongos, JR DeJesus - Piano Coro, Luis Soto - Guiro Coro
Find more information at https://www.jazzvibe.com/
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
East Winds, Inc.
Japanese Music concert series
July 6, 7 & 12 at 6:00 PM
Isham Park lawn, across from 10 Park Terrace East, New York, NY 10034
Taikoza concert live in the Park concert series: Experience the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Japanese Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes. Hear the 150 lb. Taiko drum; give thunderous voice to traditional and new compositions. Roughly translated, Taiko means big drums-and that’s exactly what Taikoza brings. Big Drums, powerful rhythms, and electrifying, room-thumping energy. This exciting group draws from Japan’s rich tradition of music and performance to create a highly visual performance. With colorful traditional costumes and dynamic motion, Taikoza’s shows are immensely popular with audiences of all ages. Drawing from Japan's rich tradition of music and performance, Taikoza has created a new sound using a variety of traditional instruments. In addition to drums of assorted sizes, Taikoza incorporates the shakuhachi and the Fue (both bamboo flutes).
Find more information at https://taikoza.com
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
24/6: A Jewish Theater Company
TELEPHONE PLAYS
July 7, July 14 & July 21, 2022 at 12:00 PM
Telephone
Come enjoy a short one-person, uplifting and comedic play followed by a conversation with 24/6's Artistic Director.
During this time when theaters have shut down, the effects of social isolation have been acutely felt by senior citizens and those who are housebound. In response, 24/6: A Jewish Theater Company has commissioned a diverse group of 16 playwrights to write 10 minute plays to be performed over the telephone to seniors and those who are housebound.
Find more information at https://twentyfoursix.weebly.com/
Grant Program: UMEZ Arts Engagement
James Top Cade
OFF the WALL >< ON THE CANVAS >< NYC GRAFFITI FESTIVAL
Friday, July 8, 2022 at 1:00 PM
Jackie Robinson Bandshell, 116 Bradhurst Avenue, New York, NY 10039
The OFF THE WALL >< ON THE CANVAS >< NYC GRAFFITI FESTIVAL celebrates the art and culture of graffiti. NYC was the birthplace of graffiti and the festival will bring together the pioneers who started the movement and contemporary, up-and-coming artists. The event also features breakdancing and spoken-word performances.
Find more information at https://www.nycgraffitievents.com/
Grant Programs: Creative Engagement & UMEZ Arts Engagement
Bibi Flores
Uplifting, Connecting, Rising
July 9 - July 17, 2022
Saturday, July 9, 2022 - Online
1922Gallery
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at 5:00 PM
El Barrio's Artspace PS109, 215 E 99th St, New York, NY 10029
Sunday, July 17, 2022 at 5:00 PM
The Herb Garden-East Harlem, 176 East 111th Street, New York, NY 10029
Uplifting, Connecting, Rising is an all-women artist art exhibition series of three exhibitions happening in July in NYC. An all-women artist exhibition that focuses on each artist’s expression, and connecting as one. As we come together through art above any adversity. We all rise. All participating artists are based in New York with different heritages, and backgrounds.
Find more information at https://Uplifting_Connecting_Rising_ElBarriosArtspacePS109.eventbrite.com
Grant Program: Creative Engagement & UMEZ Arts Engagement
Carter Burden Network
Senior Arts Exhibition at El Barrio's Artspace PS109
July 14 - July 28, 2022
Gallery Hours, Tuesday – Sunday, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 4:00 PM – Reception
Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM – Workshops
El Barrio’s Artspace PS109, 215 East 99th Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10029
Together | Apart : Highlighting work created during the pandemic by seniors from Carter Burden Network’s Leonard Covello Senior Center Making Art Work program.
Find more information at https://www.carterburdennetwork.org/
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Jazz By The Water™ Celebrating Jazz Yesterday and Today™
Jazz By The Water™ Celebrating Jazz Yesterday and Today™
Friday, July 13, 2022 at 1:00 PM
10 South Street, Slip #7 Governors Island, Colonial Row
Join us on Governor's Island for the 3rd Annual Jazz By The Water™/Celebrating Jazz Yesterday and Today™ and 19th Annual Arts and Jazzfest NYC™ on Sat. June 4th from 1 pm until 6 pm in Colonal Row (rain date Sun. June 5th) featuring an all day free live jazz concert spanning from straight ahead jazz to fusion jazz featuring five bands including legendary percussionist & Blue Note Recording Artist Joe Chambers, musicians Justin Robinson Quartet, Phil Young Jazz Experience, Return of Frozen Earth featuring Paul Brown and C. Kelly Wright & Band. Bring a picnic basket and lawn chair. Reservations are required for the ferry ride at www.govisland.com/plan-your-trip and for a list of park rules.
Find more information at https://artsandjazzfestny.com/
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Jing Dong
Rethink Travel
Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 2:00PM
Rivington St Playground in Sara D. Roosevelt Park, Chrystie St &, Forsyth St, New York, NY 10002
Join us on a Saturday afternoon for a performance/staged reading in Sarah D. Roosevelt Park. If you are a traveler, work in the tourism industry, or interested in the topic of human mobility, come chat with us after the performance.
Travel As…is a research-based performance exploring personal travel experiences and how they have been shaped by colonial history and capitalist consumerism. Personal narratives, guided meditations, poetic writings, and movement are weaved together, inviting the audience to participate in a collective reflection on our relationships with travel and tourism, and with one another.
Find more information at https://www.roarwithus.nyc/en/
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Mindy Levokove
Expanding Table - A Pop (Apart) Opera
Saturday, July 16 at 5:00 PM
La Plaza Cultural on the corner of Avenue C and East 9th Street. Enter on East 9th Street.
An opera, a participatory performance and discussion; an Expanding Table!
What do a rollerblading gamer, an opera singer, a fashionista, a mom getting ready to return to college and a doyenne of avant garde, activist theater have in common? An Expanding Table!
Join us with song, words and movement! Our diverse, passionate and committed cast invites audiences to engage with us, at an Expanding Table. Here, we can connect around our shared concerns: current political, cultural and climatic shifts and bumps, regarding empowerment, social justice and climate change. And, of course, Covid.
Featuring Shani Bekt, Apryl Higgins, Erika Ortiz, Xijia Zhang and Joanie Fritz Zosike.
Directed by James Clements. Produced by Liz Piccoli. Music and Lyrics by Mindy Levokove.
Find more information at https://www.facebook.com/expandingtableopera
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Marcus Yi
Under My Skin
Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 7:00PM
61 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014
Songs of fixation, irritation, and inspiration from an Asian American perspective.
Find more information at http://www.purplepass.com/under0716
Grant Program: Creative Engagement
Leadlights Ensemble
Rising in the Heights: "¡Pequeña María descubre su baile! / Little María discovers her dance!"
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Word Up Community Bookshop / Librería Comunitaria, 2113 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10032
Featuring our guest and local author Luz Maria Mack, join Leadlights Ensemble as we dance our way through this delightful children’s book. In “¡Pequeña María descubre su baile! / Little María discovers her dance!” by Luz Maria Mack, María learns different styles through her friends, each from a different cultural background.
Rising in the Heights is a festival of free monthly outdoor public arts performances curated by Leadlights Ensemble in partnership with Word Up Community Bookshop. The festival celebrates the rich artistic contributions of Latinx and Black cultures and promotes children’s literacy through music and storytelling.
Find more information at https://leadlightsensemble.weebly.com/events.html
Grant Program: Creative Engagement